Sunstone 8mm Faceted Puff Heart A Grade - 15-16 Inch HPS_06012023 A cryptocrystalline Chalcedony

A cryptocrystalline Chalcedony

the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803-1873)

It forms when Quartz and Feldspar crystallize in radial aggregates within other silica-rich stones

and chromium lends a beautiful pink or purple

an ideal choice for crafting exquisite jewelry pieces

Sunstone 8mm Faceted Puff Heart A Grade - 15-16 Inch HPS_06012023 A cryptocrystalline ChalcedonySunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catches the light, inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal, producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within.